Most people believe that sucralose (Splenda) is a perfectly safe artificial sweetener. Big business and the FDA have fostered that dangerous misconception. The truth is Splenda is by no means safe; and the same is true for many of the other artificial sweeteners being marketed today. Dr. Joseph Mercola---supported by extensive studies and research---exposes the fact that Splenda actually contributes to a host of serious diseases. Sweet Deception will lay out how the FDA really works for big food companies and should not be trusted when it comes to your health.

Law professor Myles Eaton knows a lot can happen in ten years. A decade ago, Philadelphia's finest bachelor was a hotshot attorney engaged to a woman he swore he'd love forever—until she left him to marry a powerful politician. The only thing more difficult than forgiving her has been forgetting the searing heat they shared. And just when Myles is sure he's over her, Zabrina Cooper arrives back in his life. Nothing could stop Zabrina from loving Myles, not even when she was blackmailed into becoming wife—in name only—to another man. And as her secrets are revealed, Zabrina has one summer to convince Myles that beyond their incredible chemistry is a soul-deep bond that never faded.

Amber North's, Sweet Deception: The Truth About Sugar and your Health The history of sugar is a complex narrative that intertwines with the development of civilizations, economies, and health practices. Sugar, derived from the sugarcane plant and later from sugar beets, was first utilized in ancient cultures. The earliest evidence of sugar cultivation dates back to around 8000 BCE in New Guinea, where locals extracted and consumed the sweet sap of sugarcane. By the time of the ancient Indians, around 500 CE, the process of crystallization had been developed, allowing sugar to be transported and stored more efficiently. This innovation marked the beginning of sugar’s journey from a regional delicacy to a globally traded commodity. The prevalence of sugar in modern diets is alarming, as it has become a staple ingredient in many processed foods. Sugar is not only added to sweets and desserts but also to savoury items, beverages, and condiments. This widespread incorporation raises significant concerns about the overall health of populations, as excessive sugar consumption is linked to a variety of chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues. The average American consumes approximately 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, far exceeding the recommended limit of six teaspoons for women and nine for men. This imbalance contributes to a growing epidemic of metabolic disorders that pose considerable challenges to healthcare systems. Some of the information covered in the book includes; The Sugar Saga Understanding Sugar The Sweet Trap Health Implications of Sugar The Science of Sugar Metabolism Debunking Sugar Myths Strategies for Reducing Sugar Intake Amber North is an author of romantic sex, erotic adventure novels and self help books. Read less

Can Desire And Obligation. . . No one would expect that modest minister's daughter Joan Brown has a secret identity. But to her many fans, Joan is the author of a popular erotic romance series. And to fellow writer Ronald Montgomery, whom Joan met at an author panel, she is every bit the seductive diva. While their passion ignites instantaneously, Joan has another life to return to. . . Come Between Love And Passion? Ron Montgomery has been burned one too many times by love and can't help but harbor a grudge. . .until he meets sensual Joan Brown. And while he longs for her touch, he's not sure he can trust someone who is living a lie. When inhibitions become too much to bear, Ron and Joan find themselves locked in a romance that neither wants to ever escape. . . "Admirable." --Romantic Times (4 stars) on You Belong To Me "A stellar read!" --Coffee Time Romance (5 Cups) on You Belong To Me

I could just imagine my mother's face when she saw me - her troublemaking youngest daughter, the university dropout who worked in a bar - turning up hung-over and in a ridiculously tiny miniskirt... Ah, to be the black sheep of the family… Eight years ago, Charlie lost her brother in a mountaineering accident. She's come a long way since, or rather has fallen a long way down… A drop out, an alcoholic and promiscuous to boot, she is a constant disappointment to her family. Eight years ago, Richard Davenport watched his best friend die. Now a successful businessman, he's never forgotten the promise he made to Charlie's brother that he would keep her safe. But how do you go about saving someone hell-bent on self-destruction? One night Charlie goes too far and Richard is her only option for help. Can he break through and stop her lying to herself? Or will Charlie finally succeed in tumbling over the edge…

Sweet Deception by Susan Kearney released on May 23, 1997 is available now for purchase.

Could that ravishing beauty be his wife? Damien, the handsome and brooding Earl of Coulter, is captivated by the mysterious woman he sees across a ballroom. Yet there is something strangely familiar in her flashing eyes and fascinating smile. Can this tempting woman full of sensual promise possibly be the same cat--obsessed chit he married? Last he knew, she was rusticating in the country with her damned feline. Frustrated that her husband can't even be bothered to remember her name, Patience is ripe for revenge after three long years of countryside boredom. It's time to show her husband exactly what he's been missing. As Damien and Patience match wits, their passion threatens to beat them at their own game. With the help of a feather, a thunderstorm, a tiger, a pot of chocolate and a house full of meddling relatives, Patience and Damien are playing with fire. But who will triumph when true love it at stake? These Wicked Games is the first novella produced by Avon FanLit' , an online event for the romance community.